[Japan Women's National Football Team] First time in Okayama! Enjoy football along with castles, history, and culture.

2026.09.17

On December 5, 2026, "MIZUHO BLUE CHALLENGE NADESHIKO 2026: Challenge with Blue" will be held at JFE Hare no Kuni Stadium in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture! It is easily accessible from Okayama Station, and you can also enjoy nearby tourist attractions.

First time ever held in Okayama! Watch Nadeshiko Japan play!

The Japanese women's national soccer team is commonly known as "Nadeshiko Japan".

"Nadeshiko Japan" is the nickname for the Japanese women's national soccer team. It was named to evoke the image of women who possess both grace and strength, like the Japanese flower "nadeshiko" (carnation).

The international friendly match in which "Nadeshiko Japan" will compete, "MIZUHO BLUE CHALLENGE NADESHIKO 2026: Challenge with Blue," will be held on December 5, 2026, at JFE Hare no Kuni Stadium in Okayama.

The match scheduled is "Japan Women's National Football Team vs. Brazil Women's National Football Team." This will be the first time the Japan Women's National Football Team has played a match in Okayama. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see Japan's top female football players in action up close!

Enjoy international football in the heart of Okayama

JFE Hare no Kuni Stadium is a stadium with a capacity of approximately 20,000 people located in the heart of Okayama City. It is easily accessible, about a 20-minute walk from JR Okayama Station, making it a great base for combining sightseeing with watching a soccer match.

On match day, you can experience the thrilling battle of the Japanese women's national soccer team at the stadium, alongside soccer fans from both Japan and abroad. Enjoying a match at the stadium can be one of the reasons to visit Okayama.

Enjoy Okayama's history and culture before and after the match.

If you venture a little further from Okayama Station, you can visit Okayama's iconic landmarks such as Okayama Castle and Okayama Korakuen Garden.

Okayama Castle, also known as "Ujo" (烏城) due to its black exterior (the "U" stands for crow), is characterized by its beautiful appearance and the rare irregular pentagonal structure of its castle tower base, which is uncommon in Japan. After a major renovation in 2022, it has been refurbished, allowing visitors to trace the history of Okayama through videos using the latest video technology and numerous historical documents. Adjacent to the castle is Okayama Korakuen Garden, a renowned garden known as one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens. Why not combine your visit to the game with a tour of Okayama's history and culture?

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Event Overview

◆Event Name: MIZUHO BLUE CHALLENGE NADESHIKO 2026 Challenge with Blue.

◆Date and Time: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Kick-off at 15:00

◆Venue: JFE Hare no Kuni Stadium (2-1-11 Izumi-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture)

◆Price (tax included):

seating type	Ticket type	Advance ticket price	Price on the day
[General Admission] Category 4 North	general	2,100 yen	2,600 yen
[General Admission] Category 4 North	high school	1,000 yen	1,500 yen
[General Admission] Category 4 North	Elementary and Junior High School	500 yen	1,000 yen
[General Admission] Category 4 South / Away Area	general	2,100 yen	2,600 yen
[General Admission] Category 4 South / Away Area	high school	1,000 yen	1,500 yen
[General Admission] Category 4 South / Away Area	Elementary and Junior High School	500 yen	1,000 yen

*AXS only sells tickets for "Category 4 North" and "Category 4 South/Away Area".

*Please check the Lawson Ticket website for information on the types of seats available for purchase through Lawson Ticket.

Please check the official website for important notes and details.

Ticket sales

◆Ticket release date: September 20, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM

[Note] Regarding ticket purchases

Tickets can be purchased from either of the following websites. However, please note that the websites where you can purchase tickets differ depending on whether you are traveling domestically or internationally.

• Available payment and ticketing methods vary by website, so please be sure to check before applying.

*Please refer to this guide ( https://l-tike.com/guide/en/loppi/ ) for information on how to obtain your tickets.

Purchase your AXS (domestic and international) tickets here.

[Lawson Ticket (for domestic use)] Purchase tickets here

Official website

Nadeshiko Japan